Boxing controversy

A digital promotional image depicting two boxers squaring off in front of Wembley Stadium at sunset, with the text “Usyk vs Dubois” — representing the upcoming Usyk Dubois rematch.

Usyk vs Dubois II: The Rematch That Could Define British Boxing in 2025

The Usyk Dubois rematch is officially on — and this time, it’s champion vs champion. On 19 July 2025, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will meet again at Wembley Stadium in a blockbuster fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship. All four belts are up for grabs: WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and IBF. It’s the fight […]

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A digital graphic features a headline about professional boxer Jaime Munguía's failed drug test, with bold text stating “JAIME MUNGUÍA’S FAILED DRUG TEST: A BLOW TO BOXING’S INTEGRITY.” On the right side, Munguía is shown looking serious, while a gloved hand holds a drug test container in the foreground.

Jaime Munguia’s Failed Drug Test: A Blow to Boxing’s Integrity

Clean Record or Caught Out? So, Jaime Munguia has failed a drug test. Specifically, his A-sample came back positive for exogenous testosterone metabolites following his May 3 victory over Bruno Surace. His team were quick to push back, highlighting that Munguia has passed over 100 tests during his career and has “never previously tested positive.”

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Sam Eggington and Ben Cutler clash in a dramatic boxing rematch, with Eggington throwing a powerful right hand under stormy skies — a cinematic depiction of the Eggington Cutler rematch.

Eggington vs Cutler II: WBC Orders a Do-Over — Is It Justified?

The WBC has stepped in to order a rematch between Sam Eggington and Ben Cutler after controversy clouded their first meeting. But was it the right decision — and who really stands to gain from it? Let’s be honest — not every rematch ordered by a sanctioning body feels necessary. Some are pure politics, some

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"Two elite female boxers battling in a brightly lit ring at Madison Square Garden, surrounded by a cheering crowd, with a banner reading 'Women’s Boxing Deserves 3-Minute Rounds' — highlighting the call for equality in women’s boxing 3-minute rounds."

Women’s Boxing Deserves 3-Minute Rounds — Here’s Why

Boxing has always been a sport where equality and toughness are admired. Yet, here we are in 2025, and elite female boxers are still fighting 10 two-minute rounds instead of the standard 12 three-minute rounds their male counterparts enjoy. Honestly, what’s going on here? Let’s talk openly about why women’s boxing deserves 3-minute rounds and

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A dramatic digital illustration of Claressa Shields standing in a boxing ring, looking determined but contemplative. A shadowy suspension notice looms behind her, symbolizing her recent ban. Faint cannabis leaves blend into the background, representing the controversy surrounding Claressa Shields' marijuana suspension. The setting is a professional boxing arena with bright overhead lights, capturing the tension and debate over marijuana regulations in boxing.

Claressa Shields’ Suspension: Navigating Marijuana Regulations in Boxing

Claressa Shields’ marijuana suspension has sparked a fresh debate about cannabis use in professional boxing. The three-weight world champion recently tested positive for marijuana, leading to a suspension by the relevant athletic commission. But in a time when cannabis is legal in many places, should athletes still be penalised for using it? Some argue that

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